Philip Hammond has called for urgent action to revive the housing market after mortgage lending fell to its second lowest figure on record.

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The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) welcomes the Treasury’s confirmation and clarification that the nature of the commitment to restoring flows of lending to the market is in line with the CML’s expectations - namely an aspiration to achieving a broad, deep mortgage market in general with a good spread of products enabling access to the mortgage market for all credit-worthy borrowers.

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Figures released by national charity Citizens Advice reveal that more people are seeking advice on how to manage mortgage and secured loan arrears and fuel debts.

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New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals that many of us will pay over a £20,000 premium to secure an ideal location.

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UK house prices fell by 1.3% in September, the smallest monthly fall for seven months according to the latest data from the Halifax.

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Continued uncertainty in the housing market saw net approvals by building societies in August remain low at £2.8 billion, a 31% decline compared to August 2007 as buyers continue to remain away from the market.

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Nearly 700,000 people are now stuck on waiting lists for an affordable home in rural England – the National Housing Federation and Campaign to Protect Rural England has warned.

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The Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference has approved the party’s plans to help families who are unable to pay their mortgages and facing the threat of homelessness due to the downturn in the housing market.

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The latest annual Halifax Rural Housing Review shows that the average house price across rural Great Britain is 15% more expensive than the average house price in urban areas. House prices in rural areas currently average £235,324, £31,034 higher than the average urban house price of £204,290.

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